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Independence Bowl to Transition Staff Leadership Structure
The Independence Bowl Foundation is announcing transitional changes to its current organizational structure, as announced on Monday, June 15.Current Director of Communications, Erik Evenson, will be elevated to the Executive Director position, and Missy Setters, the longtime executive director, will transition into a newly created role as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The transition will officially take place on August 15.
50th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Set for Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. CST on ESPN
The 50th playing of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will be in primetime, as the milestone game is set for Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. CST on ESPN.
Coaches from Four Division I Football Programs to Lead Instruction at 2026 Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic returns for its 15th edition in less than a month on Saturday, June 6 from 8-11 a.m. at Independence Stadium, and this year, campers will get to learn from coaches from Louisiana Tech, Northwestern State, Sam Houston State and ULM.
Independence Bowl Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration Festivities
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, college football’s 11th most historic bowl game, will celebrate its 50th playing in December 2026, and the Independence Bowl Foundation announced Thursday afternoon the year-long festivities celebrating the 50th anniversary leading into game day.
Former LSU Great Tyrann Mathieu to be Featured Speaker at 2026 Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl routinely features some of collegiate sports’ greatest players and coaches to help kick off the college football season at the annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner, and 2026’s version of the event will welcome former LSU great and Super Bowl champion, Tyrann Mathieu, as the featured speaker on Monday, August 17.
Fernando Mendoza Becomes the Third Independence Bowl Alumni to be Selected with First Overall Pick in NFL Draft
As the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, the bowl saw just its third former player selected with the first overall selection in the NFL Draft during Thursday night’s first round, as Fernando Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Independence Bowl 50th Anniversary Kickoff Party Set for May 7
Indy Bowl Overtime, hosted for the first time by the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in 2025, will be even bigger in 2026, serving as the official Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl 50th Anniversary Kickoff Party.
Radiance Technologies Announces Winner of 2025-26 Innovation Bowl
The 2025-26 Radiance Technologies Innovation Bowl concluded with presentations from three university teams showcasing their innovative solutions at the company’s Huntsville headquarters on March 31, 2026.
15th Annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic Hits the Field on Saturday, June 6
A summer staple on the Independence Bowl Foundation’s slate of year-round community events, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic returns to Independence Stadium for its 15th edition on Saturday, June 6 from 8-11 a.m.
Junior Tennis Classic Featured Around 150 Youth Tennis Players from Across North America
For the third straight year, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl welcomed youth tennis players from across North America to Shreveport-Bossier City for the annual Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic. Nearly 150 players from 11 different states, as well as one player from Calgary, Alberta, made the trip to the 318 for the USTA National Level 5 tournament.
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Releases Special 50th Anniversary Logo
As part of the celebration of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl’s 50th edition, the bowl released a special-edition 50th anniversary logo.
2026 Chairman Keith Burton at the Helm of Independence Bowl Foundation after Annual Membership Meeting
Buy TicketsMembership2026 Chairman Keith Burton at the Helm of Independence Bowl Foundation after Annual Membership Meeting SHREVEPORT, La. (March 17, 2026) – As the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl celebrates its 50th anniversary...
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